Shop Talk
Budd Davisson’s “Shop Talk” column featured in EAA Sport Aviation, sharing tips and expert advice on all things homebuilding.
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Cub Clones — The Icon That Keeps on Giving
A look at what makes the Piper Cub and its variants such popular airplanes, and the many clones that have spawned over the years. Read more
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Cub Clones
EAA Sport Aviation contributor Budd Davisson takes a look at the beloved Piper Cub and its many variants. Read more
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Battle of the Biplanes
EAA Sport Aviation contributor Budd Davisson gives some advice on choosing the right two-winged homebuilt. Read more
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Back to the Future in E-AB Land
EAA Sport Aviation contributor Budd Davisson gives us his guide to still-viable homebuilt classics. Read more
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A Non-Builder’s Guide to Buying a Homebuilt
The things you need to think about. Read more
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Low-Buck Fun Flyers
Acquisition do’s and don’ts. Read more
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Fitting the Sport Plane to the Mission
It starts with a definition, as columnist and regular contributor Budd Davisson explains in this piece that originally ran in the June 2020 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Read more
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New Classics: Fifty Years From Now, What Will be Considered Classic?
Fifty years from now, what will be considered classic? Read more
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The Matter of Materials — The Pros and Cons of Wood, Steel, Aluminum, and Composites
When the vast majority of general aviation pilots (as opposed to purely recreational pilots) think about buying a more-or-less modern airplane, the question of what material that airplane uses in its construction — wood, steel, aluminum,… Read more
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Buying An Uncompleted Project — When Is Free Too Much?
The allure is obvious: An uncompleted project looks like a way to greatly aid completion. However, it’s really easy for a shortcut to a dream to lead to a nightmare. Read more